Jeffrey Julien is a financial advisor at Raymond James & Associates with 40 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James since 1983. Outside of his advisory role, Julien serves on the finance committee of a private country club and participates in finance and advisory committees for local organizations, including a church and a golf course. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving a broad client base that includes individuals, institutions, pension plans, and charitable organizations. The firm offers financial planning and consulting services through various programs and employs a range of portfolio management styles supported by affiliated research and sub-advisers.

Charles Damico is a financial advisor at Cetera with 25 years of industry experience. He holds Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and has previously worked at Mass Mutual Investors Services and Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company. His outside business activities include operating Blessed Wealth, LLC. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves individual, corporate, charitable, and institutional clients through a nationwide network of independent advisors. The firm offers a range of portfolio management and retirement services, utilizing a multi-manager platform with over $256 billion in assets under management.

Stacey Pittman is a CFP® designated financial advisor with LPL Financial and has 12 years of industry experience. She has worked at both LPL Financial and The Bank of Tampa since 2014, where she also serves as Managing Director of BT Wealth Advisors, the bank’s wealth management division. LPL Financial is a national broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser serving individuals, retirement plan participants, banks, trust companies, and other institutions. The firm offers a range of advisory and brokerage services, utilizing model portfolios, third-party subadvisors, and customized strategies, supported by advanced operational and research tools.

Peter Sullivan is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 32 years of industry experience. His prior roles include positions at Morgan Stanley and its affiliates from 2007 to 2019 before joining Ameriprise in 2019. He serves on the boards of multiple nonprofit organizations, including the National Christian Foundation Tampa Bay and Health Access Connect, Inc. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service aimed at individuals approaching or in retirement with significant investable assets, providing detailed recommendation reports that incorporate income sources, Social Security options, and tax-smart withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax-efficiency analysis through a centralized consulting team to deliver personalized retirement income advice.

Gary Franklin is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates, holding a Series 63 designation and 31 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2013. Raymond James & Associates, Inc. is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutional and pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning, investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions with a range of portfolio management styles and affiliated research.

Cynthia Niesen is a CFP® and Series 66 credentialed financial advisor with 21 years of industry experience. She has worked at Charles Schwab Bank and Charles Schwab since 2020 and previously served in various roles at USAA Investment Management Company and USAA Financial Advisors from 2014 to 2020. She is based in Tampa, Florida. Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. serves primarily high- and ultra-high-net-worth individuals through its Schwab Wealth Advisory wrap fee program and affiliated managed-account and financial planning services. The firm combines non-discretionary advisory relationships with access to affiliated discretionary separately managed accounts and employs a multi-asset model portfolio investment approach supported by centralized custody and operational infrastructure.

Sydney Niewierski is a CFP® professional with 25 years of industry experience, currently serving at Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. Prior to joining Raymond James, she worked at Wells Fargo Advisors and A. G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. She is a partner at CN Wealth Management Group, which operates under the DBA Keybridge Wealth Management. Additionally, Niewierski serves on the board and investment committees of the Morton Plant Mease Healthcare Foundation. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm utilizes tailored, non-discretionary planning and analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs in municipal advisory and employer-sponsored retirement plan consulting.

Lisa Kennedy is a financial advisor with Osaic, holding a Series 66 designation and 27 years of industry experience. She has been with Osaic since 2018 and previously worked at Signator Investors, Inc. from 2016 to 2018. Osaic Wealth serves a diverse range of retail and institutional clients through a multi-advisor platform, offering brokerage and advisory services including comprehensive financial planning, advisor-managed portfolios, and retirement plan consulting. The firm utilizes a model-based investment process with a focus on asset allocation and portfolio optimization, supported by a complex affiliate network and private-equity ownership.

Robert Jamke is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley with five years of industry experience. He holds a Series 66 designation and previously worked at E*Trade Securities LLC. Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is an SEC-registered investment adviser and broker-dealer serving individuals and institutional clients with a range of advisory programs, including tailored financial planning and estate planning strategies. The firm manages approximately $2.74 trillion in client assets and employs structured planning tools and modeling techniques to support its financial planning process.

Craig Federer is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 15 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James & Associates since 2014. Federer serves as a board member and finance committee member for the Tampa Theatre, a nonprofit organization. Raymond James & Associates is a large, dually registered broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base including individuals, institutions, and public entities, offering financial planning, non-discretionary investment consulting, and institutional fiduciary solutions.

Erin Floyd is a financial advisor at Raymond James Financial with three years of industry experience. She holds the Series 66 designation and has worked in both financial services and credit union sectors since 2018. In addition to her advisory role, Floyd is involved with Floridacentral Financial, where she manages client paperwork and administrative tasks. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning and investment consulting to a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and charitable organizations. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning supported by advanced analytical tools and maintains unique capabilities in municipal and public finance advisory services.

Frank Welch is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 36 years of industry experience. He has worked at Cetera since 2018 and previously spent over a decade with SunTrust Advisory Services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC serves a wide range of clients, including individuals, retirement plans, corporate, charitable, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a nationwide network of independent advisors and features a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party managers.

Dale Darr is a CFP® with 13 years of industry experience, currently affiliated with Raymond James & Associates. His prior roles include positions at Fifth Third Securities, Wells Fargo Clearing, BB&T Investment Services, and Morgan Stanley. He is based in St. Petersburg, FL. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves a diverse client base, including individuals, institutions, and municipal entities, providing tailored financial planning and advisory services with a variety of portfolio management strategies.

Andrew Longman is a Series 66-licensed financial advisor with Wells Fargo Clearing, based in Columbia, MD, and has 14 years of industry experience. He previously worked at Citigroup Global Markets from 2012 to 2018 before joining Wells Fargo Bank and Wells Fargo Clearing Services in 2018. Wells Fargo Clearing provides retirement plan consulting for qualified ERISA plans and non-qualified deferred compensation plans, offering both discretionary and non-discretionary services. The firm’s advisory process is IPS-driven and grounded in modern portfolio theory, with a notable inclusion of insurance-related vehicles and bank deposit sweep options among its investment offerings.

Kirk Bell is a CFP® with 27 years of industry experience. He has been with Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. since 2000 and currently works at Raymond James Financial. Raymond James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. provides financial planning, investment consulting, and advisory services to a diverse client base including individuals, high-net-worth clients, corporations, and institutional clients. The firm offers tailored, non-discretionary planning and consulting using analytical tools to support client goals and maintains specialized programs in municipal and public finance as well as SIMPLE IRA advisory services.

Berta Maria Gonzalez is a financial advisor with Cetera, holding Series 63 and Series 65 licenses and bringing 28 years of industry experience. She has worked at Cetera and its affiliate firms since 2004. In addition to her advisory role, she is a partner in a tax and accounting practice, focusing on tax preparation, accounting, and administrative services. Cetera Investment Advisers LLC is an SEC-registered firm that serves a wide range of clients including individuals, retirement plans, corporate and charitable entities, and institutional accounts. The firm offers various portfolio management and financial planning services through a multi-manager platform with access to both affiliated and third-party investment strategies.

Aidan Santorsa is a Financial Advisor at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management. He serves clients by connecting them with tailored plans and processes to support their unique ambitions. His services include planning and funding for education, retirement lifestyle and healthcare cost coverage, and long-term family financial goals. Aidan's approach emphasizes simplicity and transparency in the investment process. He holds the designation of Personal Investment Advisor (PIA) and earned a Bachelor's Degree from West Virginia University. Aidan's professional philosophy centers on helping clients identify their personal priorities and creating strategies to pursue their financial objectives.

Lauren Hopper is a financial advisor with Ameriprise, holding a Series 66 designation and 26 years of industry experience. She has worked with Ameriprise and its affiliate since 2000. Outside of advising, she serves as Chief Financial Officer of Hopper Enterprises, managing its accounting functions. Ameriprise Financial Services is a large diversified advisory firm serving individual and institutional clients. It offers a specialized Premier Retirement Income service that provides retirement-income planning and tax-aware withdrawal strategies tailored for clients approaching or in retirement.

Karla Graber is a financial advisor with Ameriprise in Tampa, FL, holding a Series 66 designation and 23 years of industry experience. She has been with Ameriprise and its affiliated entities since 2002. Ameriprise offers a retirement-income planning service focused on individuals nearing or in retirement who meet certain asset thresholds, providing detailed Recommendation Reports that cover income sources, Social Security options, and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. The firm combines research, modeling, and tax analysis to deliver tailored, non-discretionary advice, primarily for clients with assets managed within Ameriprise.

Andrew Gregory is a financial advisor with Raymond James & Associates in St. Petersburg, FL. He holds Series 63 and Series 66 licenses and has three years of industry experience. Prior to joining Raymond James in 2022, he operated Gregory LLC for sixteen years. Raymond James & Associates is a large broker-dealer and SEC-registered investment adviser managing approximately $501 billion in assets. The firm serves individuals, institutions, pension plans, and municipal entities, offering financial planning and non-discretionary investment consulting supported by a nationwide adviser network.